CPCS A09 Forward Tipping Dumper & A31 Ride on Roller Novice/Foundation Course

A09

Course Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumper will be able to:

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces - loaded and unloaded
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads
- Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Position to receive loads
- Comply with loading procedures
- Ensure load integrity and security
- Transfer loads to different locations
- Discharge loads into trenches and over edges
- Maintain safe and tidy working areas
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

A31

Course Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the ride on roller will be able to:

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- Configure and set for site travel
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces
- Configure and set for compacting duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Compact loose granular materials to specification
- Compact in straight lines and all around radii
- Compact supported and unsupported edges
- Explain the principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Pre-requisites

Delegates must have completed the CSCS Health and Safety Environmental Touch Screen Test within the past two years.